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Category Archives: faithfulness
the LORD will deliver
2 Kings 18 Imagine being king Hezekiah. You have done what is right all your life, but now it seems like that is not going to be enough. Israel has fallen to Assyria, and now the Assyrians have come to … Continue reading
the burden of knowing
2 Kings 8 Elisha knew that king Ben-hadad was not going to die of his sickness, but he also knew that Hazael was going to murder him, take his place, and then commit great atrocities against Israel. Elisha wept. When … Continue reading
believing God’s promises
2 Kings 6:24-7:20 Bad things happen at times, and we cannot prevent them. We need to avoid getting an attitude of pessimism when things are not going well. The captain had seen much suffering, and he had grown cynical. When … Continue reading
practical issues
1 Kings 12:16-33 As soon as the ten northern tribes separated themselves from Rehoboam, their new king Jeroboam instituted a new religious culture for them. He knew that their allegiance to the LORD would incline their hearts toward Jerusalem. It … Continue reading
awkward moments
1 Kings 1:1-27 Circumstances conspired to bring about some awkward moments for several people in today’s text. There were awkward moments for David, who had to feel uncomfortable in the presence of his wife, Nathan the prophet, and the beautiful … Continue reading
the treachery continues
2 Samuel 4 You would think that Rechab and Baanah would know better than to try and impress David by killing Ishbosheth. But, no, they march confidently into his presence, the severed head of their former king prominently displayed. God’s … Continue reading
while we wait
1 Samuel 27 David escapes to Gath, putting himself out of reach of Saul. This allows for Saul to be the means of his own destruction. Meanwhile, David and his six hundred men continue to raid the towns of the … Continue reading
the right man
1 Samuel 10:17-11:15 Perhaps if some look closely at this account they will find early chinks in Saul’s armor, but I see no major fault in his actions. He is the king that the people asked for. In fact, I … Continue reading
remembering an old shoe
Ruth 4 “LORD, you have blessed me beyond measure. I was a foreigner in your land and you showed me kindness and grace. You brought me to my redeemer, and he gave me a son. Who knows what you have … Continue reading
clinging to Mara
Ruth 1 “LORD, are you there? Do you listen to the prayers of a Moabite woman? I thought you loved me. You brought a wonderful family into my life, and showed me what it is like to live within your … Continue reading
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